US Nuclear Submariners Give Australian’s A Glimpse Into Life at Sea

A nuclear propulsion Ohio class submarine, the USS Florida sails on Jan. 22, 2003 off the coast of the Bahamas. Australia as part of the AUKUS deal will get the tech for nuclear powered subs. David Nagle/U.S. Navy/Getty Images

Highly trained U.S. submariners live in tight and tough conditions aboard their nuclear-powered vessels but they’re immensely proud of the dangerous work they do deep below the surface of the sea.

Sailors from the USS  (United States Ship) Asheville this week gave politicians, Royal Australian Navy brass, diplomats and journalists a peek into their life aboard the stealthy attack vessel, as news of Australia’s plan to buy its own nuclear-powered submarines was announced.